Are Oktoberfest parties offensive to Jewish people?

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Anonymous wrote:Those of you that stated you hate German food--it's pretty clear that your exposure is limited to the pseudo German crap that passes as German food in the US, or what tourists get when they visit and want "authentic" German food, which bears no resemblance to what Germans actually eat. It's a lot like saying I hate American food. Ignorant of the variety and influences from many other cultures.

Nope. Have had plenty of German food and still hate it.

Same here - have been to Germany multiple times. I have had some decent food for sure, but overall it is not a cuisine that appeals to me.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Those of you that stated you hate German food--it's pretty clear that your exposure is limited to the pseudo German crap that passes as German food in the US, or what tourists get when they visit and want "authentic" German food, which bears no resemblance to what Germans actually eat. It's a lot like saying I hate American food. Ignorant of the variety and influences from many other cultures.

Nope. Have had plenty of German food and still hate it.

Same here - have been to Germany multiple times. I have had some decent food for sure, but overall it is not a cuisine that appeals to me.

I've been to American several times; in fact, I live here. I still hate American food.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Those of you that stated you hate German food--it's pretty clear that your exposure is limited to the pseudo German crap that passes as German food in the US, or what tourists get when they visit and want "authentic" German food, which bears no resemblance to what Germans actually eat. It's a lot like saying I hate American food. Ignorant of the variety and influences from many other cultures.

Nope. Have had plenty of German food and still hate it.

Same here - have been to Germany multiple times. I have had some decent food for sure, but overall it is not a cuisine that appeals to me.

Hamburgers and hot dogs are German. The origins of most roasts are German. Are you vegetarians?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Those of you that stated you hate German food--it's pretty clear that your exposure is limited to the pseudo German crap that passes as German food in the US, or what tourists get when they visit and want "authentic" German food, which bears no resemblance to what Germans actually eat. It's a lot like saying I hate American food. Ignorant of the variety and influences from many other cultures.

Nope. Have had plenty of German food and still hate it.

Same here - have been to Germany multiple times. I have had some decent food for sure, but overall it is not a cuisine that appeals to me.

Hamburgers and hot dogs are German. The origins of most roasts are German. Are you vegetarians?

I don't think even Germans would claim hamburgers and hot dogs if asked about their national dishes. Are you serious?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Those of you that stated you hate German food--it's pretty clear that your exposure is limited to the pseudo German crap that passes as German food in the US, or what tourists get when they visit and want "authentic" German food, which bears no resemblance to what Germans actually eat. It's a lot like saying I hate American food. Ignorant of the variety and influences from many other cultures.

Nope. Have had plenty of German food and still hate it.

Same here - have been to Germany multiple times. I have had some decent food for sure, but overall it is not a cuisine that appeals to me.

I've been to American several times; in fact, I live here. I still hate American food.

There are plenty of aspects of traditional American food, to the extent there is such a thing, I don't like either. Although I love corn. I even love candy corn.

And to the poster that asked about hamburgers and hot dogs - maybe that's the problem. I haven't eaten a hot dog since I was 6. I will occasionally eat sausage, but very rarely (sometimes at a ballpark if that's the best option). I rarely eat hamburgers these days, although do like 5 Guys maybe once a year. I don't eat potatoes except for a very occasional french fry at Mon Ami Gabi.

I'm sorry if you find that troubling. It isn't meant to be offensive and I travel all over the world and eat and enjoy all sorts of food. German food is just not high on my list of choices.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OMG everyone on this thread needs to relax. Perhaps with a Heineken!

You know Heineken is Dutch, correct?

Lol. Awesome, and true!!!!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OMG everyone on this thread needs to relax. Perhaps with a Heineken!

You know Heineken is Dutch, correct?

Lol. Awesome, and true!!!!

And the Dutch hate the Germans with a passion, so it is even doubly funny!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Those of you that stated you hate German food--it's pretty clear that your exposure is limited to the pseudo German crap that passes as German food in the US, or what tourists get when they visit and want "authentic" German food, which bears no resemblance to what Germans actually eat. It's a lot like saying I hate American food. Ignorant of the variety and influences from many other cultures.

Nope. Have had plenty of German food and still hate it.

Same here - have been to Germany multiple times. I have had some decent food for sure, but overall it is not a cuisine that appeals to me.

I've been to American several times; in fact, I live here. I still hate American food.

What is American food?

hamburgers? hot dogs?

sorry - But My entire family came from Italy. I grew up eating homemade pastas and sauces. We made wine. I certainly wouldn't call our meals "American" even though we cooked them in Maryland. lol

There's plenty to eat here if you either 1) find the right restaurants or even better, 2) make it yourself.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OMG everyone on this thread needs to relax. Perhaps with a Heineken!

You know Heineken is Dutch, correct?

Lol. Awesome, and true!!!!

And the Dutch hate the Germans with a passion, so it is even doubly funny!

Everyone, let's just relax by drinking some Bud Light, yes?

[Anonymous]

Not offensive in the least!
My guess is that it's a coincidence!

[Anonymous]

Jewish here - not offended in the least by Oktoberfest and have gladly participated in many Oktoberfest parties.

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Anonymous wrote:On a side note, I don't think I'd even know which of my friends are Jewish. Do we give out a signal to each other?

You don't know which friends are Jewish?

That's like saying you don't know which ones are black.

Being Jewish in many cases is not just being religious; it's a culture.

Stop pretending to be oh so Liberal and God-blind. If you don't talk about this, you're not really friends.

Do you seriously not see the difference? For your example, to not know which of your friends are black, you'd have to be blind.

Jew here. It's not as easy as you think, my friend. Just because someone has a big nose or frizzy hair doesn't mean they are Jewish. They could be Italian. The name game is getting harder as well. Berg isn't necessarily Jewish anymore. Neuroses are common among all religions.

My comments are offensive? Well, so is yours. You see, Black is a skin color. While Jewish is a religion. There are people of every religion in most countries in the world. Black Jews, white Jews, blonde Jews, red headed Jews... Why do you think it's so easy to look at someone and identify their religion?

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Anonymous wrote:On a side note, I don't think I'd even know which of my friends are Jewish. Do we give out a signal to each other?

You don't know which friends are Jewish?

That's like saying you don't know which ones are black.

Being Jewish in many cases is not just being religious; it's a culture.

Stop pretending to be oh so Liberal and God-blind. If you don't talk about this, you're not really friends.

Do you seriously not see the difference? For your example, to not know which of your friends are black, you'd have to be blind.

Jew here. It's not as easy as you think, my friend. Just because someone has a big nose or frizzy hair doesn't mean they are Jewish. They could be Italian. The name game is getting harder as well. Berg isn't necessarily Jewish anymore. Neuroses are common among all religions.

My comments are offensive? Well, so is yours. You see, Black is a skin color. While Jewish is a religion. There are people of every religion in most countries in the world. Black Jews, white Jews, blonde Jews, red headed Jews... Why do you think it's so easy to look at someone and identify their religion?

PP must have Jewdar if it's that easy

[Anonymous]

jewish people buy german luxury cars by the truckload so no you did not offend them by having oktoberfest

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:On a side note, I don't think I'd even know which of my friends are Jewish. Do we give out a signal to each other?

You don't know which friends are Jewish?

That's like saying you don't know which ones are black.

Being Jewish in many cases is not just being religious; it's a culture.

Stop pretending to be oh so Liberal and God-blind. If you don't talk about this, you're not really friends.

Do you seriously not see the difference? For your example, to not know which of your friends are black, you'd have to be blind.

Jew here. It's not as easy as you think, my friend. Just because someone has a big nose or frizzy hair doesn't mean they are Jewish. They could be Italian. The name game is getting harder as well. Berg isn't necessarily Jewish anymore. Neuroses are common among all religions.

My comments are offensive? Well, so is yours. You see, Black is a skin color. While Jewish is a religion. There are people of every religion in most countries in the world. Black Jews, white Jews, blonde Jews, red headed Jews... Why do you think it's so easy to look at someone and identify their religion?

NP here. OP didn't say these were acquaintances. She said they were friends. I know the religions (or atheism) of my good friends because we discuss things like holidays, going to church, bar mitzvahs, baptisms, etc. with one another. I don't think it's strange for someone to know what religion her friends are.